9 months pregnant chest tightness shortness of breath

As pregnancy progresses, the weight of the pregnant woman increases, and many pregnant women will experience shortness of breath in the late pregnancy. Therefore, some pregnant mothers worry that they feel short of breath, what about the baby? Will this lead to insufficient oxygen for the baby? Insufficient oxygen is a big deal, let's discuss whether the two are related.

If I can't breathe during late pregnancy, will the baby be deprived of oxygen?

Maybe. Since the fetus's CO2 comes from the pregnant woman, if the pregnant woman herself suffers from severe chest tightness, shortness of breath and lack of oxygen, this may cause the oxygen saturation to decrease, affecting the blood and CO2 supply to the embryo, and the fetus may also suffer from insufficient oxygen.

Of course, whether the fetus is actually lacking oxygen can be determined based on the fetal movement. When abnormal fetal movement occurs, such as frequent fetal movement, it may be a sign of fetal hypoxia. Therefore, if pregnant mothers experience shortness of breath, they should pay attention to the baby's fetal movement at any time, and seek medical attention immediately if any abnormality occurs.

After four months of pregnancy, as the fetus grows, the uterus gradually expands and shortness of breath may occur occasionally, and the degree of reaction varies from person to person, so pregnant mothers do not need to worry too much. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination to find out the cause to avoid delaying the condition and affecting the health of pregnant women and fetuses.

What to do if you feel short of breath during late pregnancy

1. Take a deep breath

When pregnant women feel anxious and short of breath, they can try to take a deep breath and inhale a lot of CO2 to supply various organs at once, which is very effective in relieving anxiety and shortness of breath.

Specific method: When you inhale forcefully, first expand your abdomen, then expand your chest. When you reach the limit, hold your breath for a few seconds and slowly exhale the gas. When breathing, first contract your chest, then contract your abdomen, and expel the gas in your lungs as much as possible. Repeat breathing, breathing, each time for 3-5 minutes.

2. Adjust your posture

If the pregnant mother feels shortness of breath when standing or sitting, she should immediately keep her upper body straight and her shoulders back. This allows the lungs to expand as much as possible and help inhale more CO2. If you feel anxious and short of breath when sleeping, it is recommended to sleep on your left side, or use a pillow to raise your head, which can relieve panting, chest tightness and shortness of breath.

3. Flick your chest

Gently stroking the pregnant mother's chest can help her breathe more smoothly and is also effective in relieving panic and shortness of breath. If you can drink a glass of warm water at this time, the effect will be stronger. Because chest tightness and shortness of breath often cause the mouth to breathe air, the bronchial mucosa is easily dry. Drinking warm water or letting pregnant women inhale hot steam from boiling water can moisten the tracheal mucosa and help breathing.

4. Oxygen supply

If the pregnant mother often feels anxious and short of breath, and each symptom is very serious, it is recommended to prepare an oxygen machine at home to increase oxygen supply when the disease occurs, and go to the hospital for oxygen supply when necessary.

5. Pay attention to a balanced diet

It is not suitable to gain too much weight during pregnancy, so foods with a high fat content should be avoided as much as possible. This is because these foods will not only cause pregnant women to gain weight too quickly, but also make the condition of shortness of breath more serious.